Skipton Music Presents: Aaron Akugbo & Ryan Corbett
Tue 24th February 2026 7:30pm
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Aaron Azunda Akugbo, a Nigerian-Scottish trumpeter from Edinburgh, is a rising star known for his charismatic performances. A Royal Academy of Music graduate, he has played in the UK’s top concert halls, including with Chineke! at their BBC Proms debut and has earned praise for his lyrical and refined sound.
Ryan Corbett is an award-winning accordionist, celebrated for expanding the instrument’s repertoire. He has performed worldwide, including at the Berlin Philharmonie as well as at UK festivals, and collaborates widely with composers and performers alike. Hailed as a standout talent, he was the first accordionist to be part of the prestigious BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist scheme.
Programme:
ARTHUR HONEGGER Intrada
ALESSANDRO MARCELLO Oboe Concerto in C minor, S.Z799
GABRIEL FAURÉ Vocalise – Étude
ALAN HOVHANESS Sonata for Trumpet and Organ, Op.20
JEAN-BAPTISTE ARBAN Carnival of Venice
CARL MARIA VON WEBER Konzertstück, Op.79
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Histoire du Tango: I – Bordel 1900, II – Café 1930
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Ave Maria
VASSILY BRANDT Concert Piece No.2
Sponsored by Skipton Music’s private patrons and donors
A new development this season is a monthly Listening Club – a bit like a book club, taking one of the pieces of music from the upcoming concert. We meet up online and listen to the piece before discussing it in a friendly environment. If you’re interested in joining the Listening Club, please click here or send an email to skiptonmusic2@gmail.com
For access to online playlists and more information about the artists, please see skiptonmusic.org.uk
Photos: Andrej Grilc & Olivia Da Costa
About Skipton Music
Bringing world-class music to the Yorkshire Dales since 1947, Skipton Music is a not-for-profit charity run by a small group of local volunteers. Each year between September and March they host six public concerts at Skipton Town Hall together with a free afternoon concert for local primary schools. In 2022-2023 they celebrated their 75th anniversary with a special themed concert series entitled Hidden Treasures: Celebrating Women Composers Across the Ages. To find out more about who they are and what they do, see www.skiptonmusic.org.uk. You can also follow them on Facebook, X or Instagram.
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